The Gassenhof is an adventure resort in the truest sense of the word. Those who spend their vacation at this hotel in Ridnaun enjoy relaxing moments in and around the adventure resort.

In summer, a hiking vacation in South Tyrol becomes an unforgettable experience. We accompany you on alpine hikes or high mountain tours and introduce you to the flora and fauna of South Tyrol. During cozy hours in the traditional alpine huts, you will learn many an anecdote from the Ridnaun Valley.

In winter, the area around the adventure village is ideal for cross-country skiing and skiing vacations in South Tyrol. The snow-sure Racines/Ratschings Valley with its wide cross-country ski trails and perfectly groomed pistes is a true Eldorado for winter lovers.
We offer you an unforgettable experience of the relaxing kind in the Gassenbadl and in the new Logen Spa of our wellness hotel near Racines/Ratschings.

Enjoy the peace and quiet and let us pamper you!

The project, commissioned by the three brothers Andreas, Christian and Alex Goller, represents their dream come true and embodies their passion for hospitality, love of nature and life’s pleasures.

As you can tell by name of the hotel, the amiable hoteliers place particular importance to their land and family: in fact, Santre is a mashup of "San" for Sant’Andrea and "tre" for three brothers.

But what makes this destination special? On one hand is the incomparable location of the structure, located on a sun-kissed hill with a spectacular view of the mountains and the Isarco Valley. On the other hand, the many recreation and relaxation choices, ranging from sports in the countryside together with your hosts, to moments of regeneration in the spa, to excellent food and wine offerings. Nothing is left to chance: attention to quality and detail are a constant in every area.

Case in point: the 62 suites with an enchanting view, furnished with handpicked natural materials and decorated in warm tones. Even in the dining room, your gaze can get lost on the horizon, while your palate is delighted by traditional and innovative dishes based on fresh, regional ingredients.

In addition, some of the unmissable highlights are exclusive wine and cheese tastings and our iconic lounge with cocktail bar. In the wellness area, there is an adults-only space with a Finnish sauna, as well as the location dedicated to events and Aufguss sessions, clay sauna with herbs, Turkish bath, gym, beauty treatments, whirlpool and relaxation room, and an area reserved for children. In the mythic.garden, there is a natural lake where you can cool off on warm summer days. The highlight is undoubtedly the indoor/outdoor infinity pool, 22 m long with a view on the surrounding peaks.as far as the eye can see.

The Gollers feel at their best amid the alpine landscapes. Here, they involve guests in an exciting programme full of activities: hikes, mountain bike tours, climbing in summer, skiing and sledding in winter, and regularly organized excursions accompanied by expert guides. At Santre, everything contributes to making your holiday a truly memorable one.

For years, the Sterr family has always followed the motto: quality instead of quantity, which is why the Wellnesshotel Sterr, with just 34 rooms and suites, has been one of the smallest four-star wellness hotels in the Bavarian Forest for years. The quiet and exclusive ambience is extremely popular with many regular guests.

Comfort and exclusivity for every single guest are really important here, and this is also reflected in the Sterrs' garden paradise. Around the swimming pond, year-round heated outdoor pool and water lily pond, there are numerous romantic sunbathing spots spread over several levels. So everyone really will find their own favorite spot. A professional team of wellness experts takes care of the balance of body and mind with a variety of exclusive wellness treatments. Only selected product lines such as Pharmos Natur are used, naturally pure natural products without animal testing.

The excellent cuisine under the direction of Kurt Muhr also promises the best prospects for connoisseurs. His gourmet experts round off your stay with a brilliant ¾ pampering board. Whether with the excellent breakfast buffet, the popular afternoon buffet or the creative 5- or 6-course menus. And in combination with the friendly and attentive service team, a stay with the Sterrs is a real pleasure. The simple recipe: an extra pinch of attention that conjures up vacation moments: enjoy every moment!

Bergdorf Sterr: Less than 100 meters from the hotel, the six rustic old wood chalets are arranged around a peaceful swimming pond in a unique symbiosis with nature to form a small mountain village. Four chalets for two people and two chalets for four people captivate guests with their stylish, rustic charm. A successful example of privacy with an open fireplace, private sauna and outdoor whirlpool on the terrace. With their loving attention to detail, these chalets were and still are style-defining in the region. The Bergdorf is the epitome of relaxing coziness, and it is located very close to the hotel, which Bergdorf guests can use in all its diversity if they wish: whether garden, bar, restaurant or wellness area. As a chalet guest, of course, you don't have to do without any amenities.

The Sterr family and the superb service team ensure that you don't have to worry about anything other than enjoying a well-earned break. Because this is where true luxury lies. The attentive and attentive service is able to provide guests with a vital breakfast every morning, which is put together daily according to their own wishes. Naturally, without disturbing the peace and privacy of holidaymakers. As a special highlight, an evening chalet menu can also be served in the chalet on request. In this special place, time simply seems to stand still. Snuggle up in the velvety-soft bathrobes and enjoy the sweeping view of the Bavarian Forest mountains - it couldn't be more beautiful. The incomparably peaceful atmosphere envelops visitors after just a few moments and creates unforgettable memories of this unique vacation.

Griaß di
Even Aunt Lisl knew that in addition to mountains and well-fluffed pillows, you also need a good meal, a cozy place to relax, an open heart and good food for a really good gut feeling. That was over 70 years ago.
Since then, we as a family have gone many new ways to preserve this special feeling of home and to reinterpret vacation for you. Our wellness and hiking hotel Gassner **** superior has grown out of the small forest guesthouse - and the pretty Gassner tree house too.

As a genuine family business, we are the perfect complement, because we could hardly be more different. Together with our wonderful Gassner Seilschaft, we bring a lot of warmth, charm and life into the hotel. That's probably why so much of our work is so individual and varied.
Come and join us and be surprised by the wonderful way in which our contrasts attract you. Mia gfrein ins auf di!

Feel good
Still waters and cozy warmth. Deep-rooted naturalness and airy lightness. From inside to outside. From above to below. From sweet idleness to conscious being. In our Crystal and GardenSPA on over 1,200 m², the opposites merge so naturally that you will realize with a satisfied smile how wonderfully enriching it can be to always find a new favourite place for yourself. Before, after, instead or in between - you can mix everything with everything for a relaxing break.
1,200 m² wellness indoor color light pool, natural "mountain lake" pool, salt sauna, panoramic outdoor sauna, organic sauna with spruce scent, mountain crystal steam bath, Swiss stone pine sauna, ice fountain, infrared loungers, family relaxation room and family dress-on-sauna

Out and about
Are you a true child of nature and just as drawn to the outdoors as we are? Wonderful, because as a member of the best hiking hotels in the Alps, our main aim is to find strength and inspiration in nature all year round.
On at least 5 guided hikes, we, hiking guide Monika and boss Hans-Peter Gassner, would like to introduce you to the diversity of nature in the surrounding mountains, hike with you through blooming alpine pastures and climb over perpetual ice to the region's panoramic peaks.

We would like to accompany you on snowshoe and winter hikes to the idyllic snow-covered places of the Hohe Tauern National Park and show you personally how renewing it can be to walk at eye level with nature.

Gassner tree house
Wonderfully close to nature and also a little off the beaten track. 147 m² all to yourselves. A retreat for newlyweds, longtime lovers and the whole family. We believe that when it comes to togetherness, you need a particularly cozy place on this earth and so our dream of an extraordinary vacation nest is yours.

There are many beautiful houses. But the most important thing is the people who live in them, laugh together and do their best together. So feel free to speak from the heart and meet us at eye level.

The Gassner family with the entire rope team.

Certified hiking hotel of the Wanderhotels, Austrian Hiking Seal of Quality & Ecolabel Award, EU Ecolabel, HolidayCheck Award Winner 2024

AVIVA is totally different. Eat together at large, sociable tables, get involved in a comprehensive daily programme of activities and entertainments with other guests, take part in more than 100 themed sports days (such as yoga, hiking, mountain biking, marathon training, etc.) and many events (beach party, white night, Oktoberfest, wine festival, etc.). There are guaranteed to be no couples and children at AVIVA, so you can simply chat, make friends, dance, party and relax - or simply have some time to yourself.  AVIVA is a relaxed, informal club holiday at 1,000 metres above sea level that retains superior four star standards, offering a 2,000-plus m2 spa with captivating views of the Alps, where you can dine in company, party in the hotel’s disco and field, brew beer in the Brau Boutique, relax in traditional comfort in the hotel’s mountain meadow, chill out in the magical location, pamper yourself with massage and beauty treatments, or simply enjoy some “me” time.

THE BREAK ISLAND IN THE PALATINATE FOREST

For over 30 years, the Dr. Manfred Maus family has been running the 4* Superior Hotel PFALZBLICK WALD SPA RESORT with a keen sense for their guests and the treasures of the region. True to the motto "Recreation is celebrating the break", the house started 2019 with extensive innovations and impresses with a 55,000 square meter garden area with adjacent, in-house forest area including a natural bathing pond, outdoor sauna island as well as a new two-story panorama house with year-round heated outdoor infinity pool and extensive relaxation zones. In the garden wing of the resort facility, guests can also look forward to 14 new double rooms "Lindelbrunn", five new spa suites "Römerfels" with private spa and the family spa suite "Römerfels". The resort offers an extensive range of both mental wellness and activity programs, as well as culinary delights from the upscale regional cuisine of the Palatinate and Alsace. Thanks to its location in the middle of the Palatinate Forest and the nearby Northern Vosges Mountains, the resort is an ideal starting point for hiking and biking excursions.



SIMPLY SWITCH OFF IN THE MENTAL WELLNESS OASIS

In the PFALZBLICK WALD SPA RESORT guests enjoy holistic relaxation and mental wellness offers in the spacious spa and vitality world with three different saunas, indoor pool and panoramic whirlpool overlooking the valley of the Dahner Felsenland. In the new panorama house of the PFALZBLICK those looking for relaxation spend deeply relaxed hours with forest feeling on two floors. In the modern relaxation rooms designed in warm colors, wellness fans not only find themselves in the midst of nature with a view of the adjacent Palatinate Forest, but also immerse themselves in a peaceful feel-good atmosphere thanks to the combination of natural materials and design elements. Thus, vacationers relax on comfortable water loungers between ceiling-high, tree-shaped wooden columns, let their gaze wander over the garden paradise from the daybeds and the cozy seating areas, or rest on the large hanging swing. Through automatically opening doors, the path leads to the year-round heated infinity pool, the "Sprudelwoog". At pleasant temperatures, they splash around with an atmospheric play of light and soak up the soothing water pressure of the massage jets.

Sauna fans experience the outdoor sauna island with a Finnish sauna with experience infusions, a steam grotto and bio sauna as well as an ice fountain and experience showers. Between classic full-body massages, trendy detoxing massages and cosmetic treatments in the beauty center, wellness-hungry guests choose their own individual pampering program. Furthermore, fitness courses such as yoga, Pilates and aqua fitness ensure that body and mind are in harmony. A special highlight is the direct access to the 55,000-square-meter garden paradise and the natural bathing pond "Kleiner Wasgau-See," which impresses with a swimming length of 38 meters. The indoor and outdoor relaxation areas invite you to unwind with waterbeds, hammocks and plenty of places to retreat.



SPACE AND LUXURY IN THE NEW ROOMS

The PFALZBLICK WALD SPA RESORT lives its concept of free space in all areas. As of now, more spacious and luxurious rooms await couples and families in the newly expanded garden wing. In addition to the 14 double rooms with 49 square meters, guests enjoy plenty of space in five spa suites, each with 82 square meters, and in a 97-square-meter family spa suite. Like the existing penthouse suites, all are equipped with their own whirlpool on the balcony or covered terrace, as well as their own Finnish sauna, which can also be used as an infrared cabin.



THE HIKING HUB ON YOUR DOORSTEP

Numerous premium themed trails invite active nature lovers to hike, bike and explore the impressive landscape of the Palatinate Forest and Alsace. The premium hiking trail Dahner Felsenpfad or the Dahner Rundwanderweg lead directly across the resort's property. Impressive red sandstone formations and historic castle ruins can be found along the Legend Trail or in the Pfälzerwald-Nordvogesen Nature Park and Biosphere Reserve. Exciting insights into the world of wolves can be gained by animal lovers of all ages on the wolf nature trail. In addition, the hotel organizes its own hiking weeks several times a year, and hiking events on various themes take place all around the premium hiking region.



FAMILY TIME UNDER ONE ROOF!

Spending time together with the whole family away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life is valuable and important. At the intergenerational family hotel PFALZBLICK WALD SPA RESORT, every member of the family - from grandchildren to grandparents - will find relaxation and adventure amidst the pristine nature of the Palatinate Forest. Water rats enjoy the natural bathing pond. Little explorers go with grandma, grandpa and Co. on the numerous premium hiking trails directly from the resort grounds, following in the footsteps of the castle ghost and the old legends that entwine themselves around the bizarre rock formations and the numerous castles of the Palatinate Forest Nature Park. Should the Palatinate sun not shine, nearby museums and an ore mine are waiting to be discovered.

ENJOYMENT: CREATIVE CUISINE WITH HANDPICKED INGREDIENTS

In six comfortably modern dining rooms and on the panoramic terrace with an unobstructed view of the Dahn countryside, gourmets at the PFALZBLICK WALD SPA RESORT will enjoy a colorful mix of upscale yet down-to-earth Palatinate cuisine and Alsatian delicacies, such as the top-class cheese selection of Alsatian maître Bernard Antony, who is one of France's leading cheese specialists. At the same time, the hotel's two restaurants lovingly craft regional and fresh ingredients into sophisticated dishes and offer plenty of variety with seasonal menus and an in-house pâtisserie. A variety of dishes is also available for vegetarians, vegans and allergy sufferers. The highlight of the culinary vacation day at the PFALZBLICK WALD SPA RESORT are the varied theme buffets and menus in the evening. The in-house vinotheque rounds off the culinary offer with 170 top wines from the Palatinate and Alsace. At the weekly wine tasting with host Dr. Manfred Maus, wine lovers can sample the fine wines before ending the evening at the cozy hotel bar in the Kamintreff Altdahn.

The hotel impresses with its tasteful architecture and enchanting details. The interior of the hotel continues this special symbiosis: individually furnished with love and a sense of style, warm colors, fine fabrics. We hope that you will experience the Majestic as a source of strength. In a traditional hotel where the Alpine and Mediterranean art of living form the framework for a unique attitude to life.

In a ski hotel where alpine winter sports become a celebration. Located right next to the ski area, you can glide down the slopes and cross-country ski trails. In a hiking hotel where your heart will open with every meter of altitude you climb with our hiking guide. Unlimited freedom, fantastic mountains and unforgettable impressions of nature. In a wellness hotel where everyday moments take a back seat. And moments of relaxation come to life. In the here. And in the now.

Sensations, scents, and colours will plunge you in an atmosphere of old-world charm that will transport you to a new dimension of relaxation where you can fully relish the tranquillity of this place. Admire the beautiful view of the pool on the Resort’s inner courtyard and the luxuriant vegetation, comprising lush palm trees, fruit orchards and rose bushes. Let the outdoor scenery flow in through the large windows and seduce you in a space decorated with sophisticated touches of elegance.

The Resort’s inner courtyard features a large mosaic tile swimming pool, surrounded by large and comfortable oversized sun loungers, modern umbrellas, and elegant side tables, designed to provide our guests with exclusive quality service.

At the end of 2022, the renovation and expansion work of the new Spa will begin, inspired by the well-established concept of the award-winning Almablu Wellness & Spa of Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa. entirely renovated and expanded to more than 2700 m2. Right from the start, the guests of Almar Giardino di Costanza Resort & Spa will still be able to enjoy the wellness treatments of the rich Almablu offer based on traditional Chinese medicine and developed exclusively by a pool of experts with the aim of rebalancing body and mind.

The wellness experience offered by Almablu Wellness & Spa of Almar Giardino di Costanza Resort & Spa is a real journey through time that will make our Guest relive Sicily in the different historical periods during which diverse dominations, the Roman, the Arab, and the Norman, took place and influenced and enriched this splendid land with their own costumes and traditions.

To create a memorable Guest experience, the Resort provides a wide range of treatments that incorporate the ancient knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which identifies in the balance of QI energy the tool to achieve physical and mental energy and improve the overall feeling of wellbeing. The treatments are the same as those offered by the well-established, award winning Almablu Wellness & Spa at Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa and are designed and created exclusively for us by a pool of experts, with the aim of rebalancing body and mind, relieving them from stress, tension, and fatigue.

All our Suites and Junior Suites have exclusive balconies or spacious private terraces that bring unrivalled brightness to the room. The furnishings, renovated before the opening, are refined and elegant, meticulously appointed, in delicate shades of pearl white and cashmere gray. The high semi-vaulted ceilings with touches of Baroque plaster in the decorations emphasize the Island’s elegant and authentic style.

The AquaMadre Restaurant offers its Guests a culinary experience that blends modernity with Western customs but stands out for the new twists provided by global influences. The gastronomic options offered by AquaMadre Restaurant include an extensive selection of traditional dishes that retrace quintessentially Sicilian flavours, using only the best local raw materials.
      
Turchinu Lounge & Terrace is the Resort's main Lounge Bar. "Turchinu" is the Sicilian expression used to describe the color turquoise, that is, the intense blue-green inspired by the marine landscape of the Western Island. The panoramic terrace extends outside the bar and overlooks the Resort’s inner courtyard. It is decorated with the exact same shades of light blue green, the mere sight of which induces peace and serenity to the mind, allowing the body and mind to relax.

Enjoy this fascinating panorama poolside at our Citrus Pool Bar while savouring a refreshing summer drink lying on comfortable oversized loungers or sitting on fun blue majolica stools in the pool. An ambience that also invites you to try the extensive selection of products of the traditional Sicilian “rotisserie”: panelle, arancine, onion rings, mixed fried fish with red shrimp from Mazara del Vallo, will be just a sample of the delicacies that you can choose from among our wide range of local dishes.

Just 15/20 minutes from our Resort is located the exclusive Lido di Costanza; a tribute to Costanza d’Altavilla, mother of Emperor Frederick II, protagonist of the Arab-Norman era. Enchanting place to spend the hottest days. Sunbeds and umbrellas available for all guests of the Resort A gulf to be experienced thanks to the catering services that surround it. Culinary proposals based on local fish to be savored on a panoramic terrace facing the sea that offers a typical view of the West coast. Alternatively, a dedicated refreshment corner will be available all day and will accompany you with fresh snacks and drinks on the hottest days.